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Two UJ Students Win National Reading Awards
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Two University of Johannesburg students have won national awards at the FundaMzantsi National Competition.
Vunwe Rikhotso took first place in the Xitsonga book review category and third place in impromptu reading, while Lesego Mabuza secured second place in Setswana impromptu reading.
The competition, held in George in the Western Cape, brought together 298 book clubs from across South Africa for debates, book reviews, reading and spelling bees.
The two were part of a 23-member team from UJ’s ReaBala Reading Club, which promotes reading, academic development and South Africa’s indigenous languages.
Vunwe Rikhotso took first place in the Xitsonga book review category and third place in impromptu reading, while Lesego Mabuza secured second place in Setswana impromptu reading.
The competition, held in George in the Western Cape, brought together 298 book clubs from across South Africa for debates, book reviews, reading and spelling bees.
The two were part of a 23-member team from UJ’s ReaBala Reading Club, which promotes reading, academic development and South Africa’s indigenous languages.
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South African Researcher Wins FameLab Competition
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South Africa’s Dr Nthabiseng Moshokoa will be taking her research on using artificial intelligence and 3D printing to develop equipment for treating blocked arteries to Poland next month, after winning the 2026 FameLab South Africa competition.
The Mintek researcher won with a three-minute presentation explaining how the technology could help doctors treat blocked arteries.
She will represent South Africa at the international competition, which challenges young scientists to explain complex research in simple terms.
The Mintek researcher won with a three-minute presentation explaining how the technology could help doctors treat blocked arteries.
She will represent South Africa at the international competition, which challenges young scientists to explain complex research in simple terms.
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Ndlovu Choir Earns GRAMMY Consideration with Roger Taylor
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Ndlovu Choir has earned GRAMMY consideration through its collaboration with Queen drummer Roger Taylor on his single, Come On Summer (It’s Party Time).
The track has been submitted for consideration in two categories at the 2027 GRAMMY Awards: Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
The choir, which originates from Limpopo, features on Taylor’s 2026 album, Violence Insane In A Beautiful World.
Founder and conductor Ralf Schmitt says working with the legendary drummer has been a special experience for the group.
The track has been submitted for consideration in two categories at the 2027 GRAMMY Awards: Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
The choir, which originates from Limpopo, features on Taylor’s 2026 album, Violence Insane In A Beautiful World.
Founder and conductor Ralf Schmitt says working with the legendary drummer has been a special experience for the group.
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,773.00.
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